Isolated Shrine

The Isolated Shrine is, much as its name implies, a small shrine built on the northern slope of Akibimi-san. The entrance to the shrine grounds is marked with a shinto style torii gate, although it appears that the shrine is actually dedicated to the local druidic faith. There is some cause to believe that the temple is primarily devoted to the deities Akibimi, Issui, and Kaika.

The grounds contain the stump of an ancient, gigantic tree, pierced through with a strange rock, a small pond, and a shelter that protects a large bonfire scented with herbs. (Depending on her mood when you ask, breisleach has variously claimed that these are merely a form of pleasant aromatherapy, that they have magic properties, or that they may be a mild hallucinogen. It is uncertain which answer is truthful, if any. It is known, however, that specific types of herbal bundles are secreted nearby and burned on the fire as a form of native prayer.)

While the location might be isolated, the shrine itself often isn't; in particular, the open air temple built over the fire sacred to Kaika is a popular meditation and socializing point for many of the island's more religious inhabitants, whether of the native faith or not. The shrine is now nominally under the care of Rylia while she trains as a priestess, as well as breisleach and Lyra.